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Andrew Cohen

Andrew Cohen, MD

Gender Affirming CareReconstructive UrologyUrology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Andrew Cohen

Professional Titles

  • Division Director, Benign Urology

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Urology

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Dr. Andrew J. Cohen is an Associate Professor of Urology at Johns Hopkins. He serves as the Division Director of Benign Urology and Director of Advanced Practice Providers at the Johns Hopkins Brady Urological Institute. He has a robust clinical practice focusing on complex genitourinary reconstruction. In particular, he has interest in the management of erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, stricture diseases of the urinary system, peyronie's disease, genital skin conditions, buried penis, urinary diversion, and other benign urologic conditions. He has extensive experience in robotic surgery. He also focuses on issues pertinent to cancer survivorship in men. He is well equipped to perform novel minimally invasive procedures such as endoscopic urethroplasty and robotic buccal ureteroplasty. 

He has an extensive research portfolio, with particular concentration in outcomes and safety research. Dr. Cohen received dual B.S. degrees summa cum laude from the University of Florida in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, followed by an MD from the University of Chicago where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. His urologic training was pursued at the University of Chicago. Furthermore, he completed a fellowship in Genitourinary Reconstruction and Trauma at the University of California, San Francisco.

Among many honors, he was invited to join the Trauma and Urologic Reconstructive Network of Surgeons in 2025.  He was a also a recipient of the 'Rising Star' Award from the Society of Genitouinary Reconstructive Surgeons in 2025. 

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

  • Inflatable Penile Prosthesis (IPP) and Erectile Dysfunction with Dr. Andrew Cohen, Erection IQ (June 7, 2021)

    GoFundMe cancer care campaigns often don’t cover bills: study, New York Post (September 10, 2019)

Selected Publications

  • Cohen AJ, Baradaran N, Mena J, Krsmanovich D, Breyer BN. Computational Fluid Dynamic Modeling of Urethral Strictures. J Urol. 2019 Aug;202(2):347-353. doi: 10.1097/JU.0000000000000187. Epub 2019 Jul 8. PubMed PMID: 30810463

  • Cohen AJ, Boysen W, Kuchta K, Faris S, Milose J. Artificial urinary sphincter longevity following transurethral resection of the prostate in the setting of prostate cancer. World J Urol. 2019 Mar 2;. doi: 10.1007/s00345-019-02684-z. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30826886

  • Cohen AJ, Gaither TW, Srirangapatanam S, Castellanos ER, Enriquez A, Fergus KB, Fadrosh D, Lynch S, Mmonu NA, Breyer BN. Synchronous genitourinary lichen sclerosus signals a distinct urinary microbiome profile in men with urethral stricture disease. World J Urol. 2020 April 9. doi: 10.1007/s00345-020-03198-9 [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32274566

  • Cohen AJ, Packiam VT, Nottingham CU, Pariser JJ, Faris SF, Bales GT. Iatrogenic Bladder Injury: National Analysis of 30-Day Outcomes. Urology. 2016 Nov;97:250-256. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2016.05.002. Epub 2016 May 12. PubMed PMID: 27181242

  • Cohen AJ; Hartley Brody; German Patino; Medina Ndoye; Aron Liaw; Christi Butler; Benjamin N. Breyer, M. Use of an Online Crowdfunding Platform for Unmet Financial Obligations in Cancer Care, JAMA Intern Med. Published online September 9, 2019. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2019.3330

Honors

  • 2022 Brady Urology Resident Teaching Award
  • 2016 Winter Meeting Travel Award, SUFU
  • Schoenberg Research Competition 1st Prize, University of Chicago
  • Best Video Urolithiasis Session, AUA 2016
  • Best Poster Urinary Diversion & Reconstruction Session, AUA 2016
  • Alpha Omega Alpha (A‚ѶA) Inductee, University of Chicago
  • Sigma Xi Research Award for Impact on Society, University of Chicago
  • Deans Scholarship for Outstanding Promise in Medicine, University of Chicago
  • Department of Surgery Employee of the Month, University of Chicago, 3/1/16

Lectures & Presentations

Over 75 National and International Presentations, Oral/Podium/Poster, Reconstructive Urology, 1/1/21

Memberships

  • GURS,

    Board Member

    Chairman Young Reconstructive Urologists Committee 

  • AUA
  • MAAUA

Additional Training

  • Medical Education Research, Innovation, Teaching and Scholarship Scholar, Director Dr. Vineet Arora, Dr. Nancy Schindler, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL (2016)
  • Summer Program in Outcomes Research Training Certificate, Instructors: David Meltze, Dr. Gary Steinberg, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL (2016)

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
  2. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
    • 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 3300, Lutherville, MD 21093
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, 2019
  • Residency: University of Chicago Medicine, Urology, 2018
  • Medical Education: University of Chicago School of Medicine, Medicine, MD, 2012

Board Certifications

  • Urology: American Board of Urology, 2021

Insurance

Please contact the location directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
Search plans
  • Aetna
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

214 ratings, 80 reviews

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

Overall Rating by Patient
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Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Dr was very professional and answered all of my questions and concerns....Only Saw Dr Cohen for a few minutes and he was very thorough and explained everything. The Dr. Assisting spent the majority of time with me and was also very professional and helpful. Dr Cohen explained once in the room they were extremely busy with procedures which caused a delay..

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/3/2026

    Excellent provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/3/2026

    Outstanding!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Very informative, knowledgeable about my issue

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Very thorough , very clear, very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    Professional and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    Very informative and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Excellent grasp of medical science and what options are available as well as a recommended course of action. Very effective communicator.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Dr. Cohen was very professional, and I appreciate all his knowledge and effort to help me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    I have used this provider on many occasions and am never disappointed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    This was my first appointment with Dr Cohen. He was very thorough in his explanation. He was very understanding and helpful in explaining my experience issues. I'm extremely impressed with his professionalism and I look forward to him solving my problems.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Dr. Cohen was very professional and knowledgeable. He started the video visit early.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Dr. Cohen is a great provider. He is not the problem.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Excellemt visit. Dr. Cohen had reviewed my records and was up to date on earlier visits and procedures. He explained what was going on and the treatment plan he thought appropriate. Very satisfied

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Showed lots of concern. Fit me in for procedure before my travel.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    My provider was very professional and easy to talk to with my complications. And friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Very good, professional and friedly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Fell safe during the procedure

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    Exceeded expectations

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Dr. Cohen is excellent. He explains everything and answers all of our questions. He is very kind and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Expert

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Good, efficient office

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Very professional and knowledgable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Dr. Cohen was so great with his bedside manner er and information. Felt very comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Dr. Cohen is excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Very good. Fantastic doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Very detailed and friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Dr Cohen was attentive to my questions, and gave me all of the information and guidance I was seeking.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Excellent visit clinical information was provided with clarity completeness and thoroughness Dr cohen did an excellent job of presenting options with risks and benefits

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    He is a excellent surgeon.Anyone will be anyone that has him would be happy to have him as the doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    I think I'm in good hands

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Dr. Cohen is an amazing person and surgeon. Easy to talk to, and an asset to Johns Hopkins. My physical health is better, therefore my mental health is better. He treated like a person not a procedure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Dr cohen is a doctor who is concerned about my concerns.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    He was a good communicator. He answered all of my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    Dr Cohen has been a huge blessing to me . Very thorough and stuck with me until we got the most positive result possible !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    Outstanding. Respectful, caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Excellent interaction and direction.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    He is an outstanding physician everything was good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Dr. Cohen is at once both incredibly professional and incredibly personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    On time, everything was great. Knowledgeable, discussed a number of relevant and important topics. High level of confidence in his abilities.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Quick, concise and careful advice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Fantastic physician. Answered all my questions and addressed all of my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Very Satisfied wyth this provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Exelent service.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    Dr Cohen always eases any concerns I have

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    Dr Cohen is very good at explaining conditions found during a procedure. He provided a possible solution for a future recurrence of the condition. He is a good communicator and takes time to listen to patient questions and provide thoughtful complete responses to questions.I appreciate how he is responsive to questions and communications posted to the Epic MyChart app.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Very knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    A great visit. Lots of information to digest. Dr. Cohen helped me walk through my options.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Dr. Cohen was very professional and friendly. He understood my situation with frequent urination and gave me good medical advice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Very through and worked expeditiously to fix the problem.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Dr Cohen was thorough by explaining options in detail

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Knowledgeable, direct and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Very knowledgeable about my issues. Genuinely concerned and gave options for resolutions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Dr. Cohen is very professional. He explained all aspects related to the visit very well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    The doctor was courteous and professional, listened to my concerns and reviewed my questions. And this also goes for the resident that assisted him and the nurse that checked me into the room for vitals, etc. They were all wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    I left 3 voice messages over 48 hours without getting a response. After leaving a written message through the patient portal someone replied within 2 hours and set up an emergency appointment for later that same day.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    The provider is a big medical industrial complex, makes the patient feel small.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Dr. Cohen was very thorough and complete in explaining my problem, and giving me the options I had for treatment. I would recommend his office to anyone who needs urological care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    It was very efficient! I showed up early, and never had to wait for more than a couple of minutes.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Dr. Cohen is clear and concise when discussing issues related to my health. He is direct and it is easy to discuss medical issues with him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    A consummate professional and very nice person.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Amazing provider who really cares.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    I saw two providers during my visit -- Dr. Cohen, and before him, [staff]. Both were phenomenal, easy to speak with, and focused on my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    An excellent provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    Outstanding... And a great communicator

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Dr. Cohen is a fine physician, taking time to explain things.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    The doctor was patient, listened carefully, and gave honest answers to my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    Very patient and highly knowledgeable. A pleasure to work with.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Excellent communication skills.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    I was not pleased or confident in prior urologist.....I am fortunate to have found Dr. Cohen and he is everything I could ask for.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Excellent Provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    He is a very good person and a very good doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    I really like dr.cohen he shows he cares

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Very satisfied with Dr. Cohen' as my provider for my procedure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Dr. Cohen did an amazing work on my procedure! I am very satisfied, thank you doctor!